The Federalist Papers: No. 50
On this day in 1788, Federalist Paper No. 50 is published. Publius continues to address the best system of addressing constitutional...
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Feb 23 min read
The Federalist Papers: No. 49
On this day in 1788, Federalist Paper No. 49 is published. I know that many readers of this page are working toward an Article V...
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Feb 12 min read
The Federalist Papers: No. 48
On this day in 1788, Federalist Paper No. 48 is published. James Madison (a.k.a. “Publius”) continues his discussion of separation of...
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Feb 14 min read
This Day in History: The Last WWI Veteran
On this day in 1901, Frank Woodruff Buckles is born. He became best known for his longevity: He was the last living American veteran of...
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Jan 313 min read
This Day in History: Washington’s Birthday a federal holiday
On this day in 1879, Congress makes George Washington’s birthday a holiday. As far as the federal government is concerned, there is no...
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Jan 303 min read
This Day in History: Roger Donlon’s heroism
On this day in 1934, a future army captain and Medal of Honor recipient is born. He passed away several days ago, just five days shy of...
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Jan 302 min read
The Federalist Papers: No. 47
On this day in 1788, Federalist Paper No. 47 is published. James Madison (a.k.a. “Publius”) tackles the concept of separation of powers...
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Jan 303 min read
This Day in History: George Washington's only trip abroad
On this day in 1752, George Washington returns home from a trip to Barbados. That four-month trip would prove to be the one and only time...
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Jan 292 min read
The Federalist Papers: No. 46
On this day in 1788, Federalist Paper No. 46 is published. James Madison (a.k.a. “Publius”) discusses which level of government—state or...
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Jan 293 min read
This Day in History: Maximo Yabes in Vietnam
On this day in 1932, a hero is born. Maximo “Max” Yabes would be awarded a Medal of Honor for his bravery in Vietnam. His heroic action...
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Jan 262 min read
The Federalist Papers: No. 45
On this day in 1788, Federalist Paper No. 45 is published. James Madison spent the past few essays defending each power transferred to...
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Jan 263 min read
This Day in History: Lt. Jack ReVelle, Cold War Hero
On this day in 2020, a hero passes away. Lt. Jack ReVelle is best known for his efforts to disarm two Mark 39 thermonuclear bombs that...
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Jan 252 min read
The Federalist Papers: No. 44
On this day in 1788, Federalist Paper No. 44 is published. James Madison (a.k.a. “Publius”) continues his step-by-step defense of the...
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Jan 252 min read
This Day in History: First Live Televised Press Conference
On this day in 1961, John F. Kennedy becomes the first United States President to give a live, televised press conference. Modern...
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Jan 243 min read
This Day in History: The Broken Arrow Incident of 1961
On this day in 1961, a B-52G Stratofortress disintegrates over the skies of North Carolina. As it breaks up, it inadvertently releases...
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Jan 232 min read
The Federalist Papers: No. 43
On this day in 1788, Federalist Paper No. 43 is published. James Madison (a.k.a. “Publius”) continues his step-by-step defense of the...
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Jan 232 min read
This Day in History: George Clymer, Signer
On this day in 1813, a signer of the Declaration of Independence and the U.S. Constitution passes away. Only six men signed both...
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Jan 223 min read
The Federalist Papers: No. 42
On this day in 1788, Federalist Paper No. 42 is published. James Madison (a.k.a. “Publius”) engages in a detailed defense of various...
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Jan 223 min read
This Day in History: Daniel W. Lee's Medal of Honor
On this day in 1985, a hero passes away. Daniel W. Lee, Sr. made a solo attack on the enemy during World War II. He survived the...
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Jan 193 min read
The Federalist Papers: No. 41
On this day in 1788, Federalist Paper No. 41 is published. James Madison (a.k.a. “Publius”) begins an orderly review of the powers...
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